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Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 21, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study. Read More

Online library searching just got better

May 21, 2012

Searching the UW Libraries’ online catalog just got better and easier. Read More

Science communication under the microscope

May 21, 2012

The process of science is not complete until the results of research are communicated. For a long time and for many researchers, the act of communicating research was geared primarily to other scientists. Read More

Educational games to train middle schoolers’ attention, empathy

May 21, 2012

Two years ago, at a meeting on science and education, Richard Davidson challenged video game manufacturers to develop games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and aggression. Read More

Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable

May 19, 2012

University leaders are condemning a serious act of violence that took place early Saturday, May 19 close to the UW–Madison campus. Read More

Students make pitch for real-life advertising experience

May 18, 2012

Marie Renckens stood before her client, walking through a proposed advertising campaign for a first-of-its-kind pediatric health care tool the client, Marshfield Clinic, is developing. Read More

Conference invites treatment providers to rethink their business model

May 18, 2012

NIATx, a learning collaborative based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) are teaming up in New Orleans, June 19-22, for their fifth annual joint conference. Read More

Experts available for media interviews on National Endangered Species Day

May 18, 2012

These experts can help with media coverages of endangered species. Read More

Finalists announced for dean of School of Human Ecology

May 17, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has selected three finalists in its search for dean of the School of Human Ecology. Read More

In chemical reactions, water adds speed without heat

May 17, 2012

An international team of researchers has discovered how adding trace amounts of water can tremendously speed up chemical reactions-such as hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis-in which hydrogen is one of the reactants, or starting materials. Read More

Share the Moment through social media during commencement weekend

May 17, 2012

Commencement is one of the most joyous times in the life of UW–Madison students and parents. Read More

Chazen expansion project receives architectural honors

May 17, 2012

The Chazen Museum of Art expansion project has received recognition this spring from Wisconsin business media and architecture organizations. Read More

Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work

May 17, 2012

Thousands of graduating students will make their way across the commencement stage this weekend, posing for photos, hearing the hoots from family members high up in the Kohl Center seats and beaming with pride. Read More

Five named winners of Classified Employee Recognition Awards

May 17, 2012

Five members of UW–Madison’s classified staff have been chosen to receive 2012 Classified Employee Recognition Awards. Read More

Parent Program offers new service for Spanish-speaking parents

May 17, 2012

The Parent Program, in partnership with the Office of Human Resource Development’s Cultural Linguistics Services, is launching a new service for Spanish-speaking parents and family members of UW students. It is now able to translate and respond to e-mail inquiries in Spanish. Read More

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

Online library searching just got better

Science communication under the microscope

Educational games to train middle schoolers’ attention, empathy

Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable

Students make pitch for real-life advertising experience

Conference invites treatment providers to rethink their business model

Experts available for media interviews on National Endangered Species Day

Finalists announced for dean of School of Human Ecology

In chemical reactions, water adds speed without heat

Share the Moment through social media during commencement weekend

Chazen expansion project receives architectural honors

Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work

Five named winners of Classified Employee Recognition Awards

Parent Program offers new service for Spanish-speaking parents

Four HR Design teams offer draft recommendations, more engagement sessions set

2012 graduates: Morgridges will match your gifts

UW plant breeders develop an even heart-healthier oat

Badger Volunteers honored for community service